Magically Wondrous Classic Italian Songs By Various Artists

From one of the most colorful lands, comes the music that talks of life, love, and more. Here's a list of the most famous music that comes from Italy, a place that celebrates it.

Italian music is truly unique, from a global standpoint. Historically speaking, Italy was one of the biggest centers of classical music from the 16th century. Ever since the days of Ottorino Respighi, Alfredo Casella, and Luciano Berio, the Italians have held pride in their national musical heritage. They managed to freely preserve the most vital components that defined any music as Italian, yet were experimental in nature, minimally combining musical elements from around Europe. One such artist was Ferruccio Busoni.

Italy is the land of love known for its rich cultural heritage and food. Italian songs have always been famous for their ethnicity and style. Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, and Claudio Villa are some of the globally popular Italian singers. Italian opera and classical music have always been popular among music lovers.

The list of some of the greatest Italian performers includes names such as Louie Prima, Dean Martin, Connie Francis, and Mario Lanza. They've all enchanted us with their voices and their compositions throughout the ages, ensuring that Italy always plays a lead role in world music.

Popular Italian Classical Music

Nessun DormaGiacomo Puccini

E lucevan le stelleGiacomo Puccini

O mio babbino caroGiacomo Puccini

Che Gelida ManinaGiacomo Puccini

La donna è mobileGiuseppe Verdi

Libiamo ne' lieti caliciGiuseppe Verdi

Va, PensieroGiuseppe Verdi

Largo al FactotumGioacchino Rossini

Là ci darem la manoDon Giovanni

Turandot SuiteFerruccio Busoni

Doktor FaustFerruccio Busoni

La GiaraAlfredo Casella

Pause del silenzioGian Francesco Malipiero

RisurrezioneFranco Alfano

Popular Italian Contemporary Music

Luna Rossa (Red Moon)Claudio Villa

Arrivederci RomaClaudio Villa

Io Mammeta e TuRenato Carosone

O Surdato NnammuratoRoberto Murolo

Napule èPeppino Di Capri

Una Lacrima Sul VisoBobby Solo

Cuore MattoBobby Solo, Little Tony

AbbronzatissimaEdoardo Vianello

I WatussiEdoardo Vianello

L' Ultimo BacioKatia Ricciarelli

Non T'amo Piu'Katia Ricciarelli

Nell' AriaMarcella Bella

Firenze, Santa Maria NovellaPupo

Mi votu e mi rivotuCarlo Muratori

Splendido SplendenteRettore

Piccola KatyRiccardo Fogli

Almeno Tu Nell'UniversoRita Forte

Roma Nun Fa La Stupida StaseraRita Rondinella

Il Rock di Capitan UncinoCanzoni Tour

Se Qualcuno Ti DiràAda Montellanico, Enrico Rava

Come PrimaTony Dallara

L'ederaNilla Pizzi

Eri Piccola CosìFred Buscaglione

Buonasera SignorinaAdriano Celentano

Una ragione di piùMino Reitano

Un'Adorabile FolliaMino Reitano

CarusoPaolo Mengoli

Le Ragazze Fanno Grandi SogniCanzoni Tour

Classic Italian Wedding Songs

AdagioLara Fabian

Buona SeraLouis Prima

Forget DomaniFrank Sinatra

Come on-a My House (Italian)Rosemary Clooney

Mala FemmenaConnie Francis

Tango ItalianoConnie Francis

Al di làEmilio Pericoli

Angelina Zooma ZoomaLouis Prima

Besame MuchoDean Martin

Arrivederci RomaJerry Vale

That's AmoreDean Martin

Ti AmoUmberto Tozzi

Quando un amore se ne vaAlbano & Romina Power

O Sole MioThe Three Tenors

VolareDomenico Modugno

DomaniJulius La Rosa

Italian Street SongN. Eddy & J. MacDonald

MamaConnie Francis

Santa LuciaLuciano Pavarotti

Summertime in VeniceSergio Franchi

Italian music spans entire centuries of rich works, both conformist and non-conformist. Their resistance to German and French composing styles has been well-documented, and it has helped preserve the true nature of Italian music.

The topic is indeed vast and quite difficult to cover entirely. If you do feel that I've missed out on some influential Italian music, feel free to mention it in the comments.